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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 05 2012 : 8:38:11 PM
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Thankfully no car "issues" today and no rain. Of course, I had forgotten that AR has some pretty mountains of its own. I am amazed at how many different colors of green God made in nature, and then again the wide, open land. Saw a few fields of beautiful neon yellow crop but I have no idea what it is. Do one of you farmgirls know? I love the color. We came by the wind farm in OK. It was a marvel to see the rows of wind turbines with their big blades and think "That they are generating energy that we don't have to buy from some other country." We are taking I-40 most of the way on this trip which is the "new" old Route 66 so we are seeing a diner and trading post, etc. that have been here since the auto "heydays" of the 1950s. We had planned to go on to Amarillo, TX today but after reading in the guide book that we would be going by where Custer made his last stand, we decided to stay in Elk City, OK tonight so that we could go and see the Custer movie and memorial tomorrow. We expect to be in Albuquerque, NM tomorrow and spend a day there and a day in Santa Fe too. I have been wanting to go there forever and am so excited about it all. It is chilly here for this Florida girl but the change feels good too. Tomorrow I change into long pants. We feel so blessed to have this opportunity and I am keeping a journal. Gas has usually been about $3.75/gal so far and of course we keep just keep filling up the tank (seems like every hour! LOL) Hugs, Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13763 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3335 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3335 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2012 : 07:41:56 AM
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I think you chose the best time to hit the road Joey...just when the greens are the most vibrant and the buds are beginning to open. The area you are in sounds beautiful! Amazing though the difference in temperatures. Hope you have good weather as well especially in and around Texas.
Are you taking photos??
Not too, too bad for gas prices. Have you noticed it getting higher the further west you go?
Tell us about the diner and what you ordered Joey...I am such a foodie! Keep safe.
Melody
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
WI
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2012 : 08:34:49 AM
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| Another amazing day on your journey! Hope you have a wonderful time in Santa Fe...I've never been out that way so I'll be looking forward to your updates from there! Enjoy! |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2012 : 08:42:39 AM
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I'm enjoying the journey with you. Thank you for keeping us posted. Be safe!!
Lori
Gernerosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need! |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2012 : 11:30:37 AM
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I agree- totally enjoying your posts about what you are seeing and experiencing. Good for you! This is definately a trip of a lifetime! Are you keeping a journal?
Safe travels for you and DH!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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Across the Fence: Westward Ho Day 3 |
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Westward Ho Day 3
